Barton, Chris Dazzle Ships: World War I and the Art of
Confusion. PICTURE BOOK. Illustrated by Victo Ngai. Millbrook Press (Lerner), 2017. $20.
During World War I, German submarines started attacking not only British and
American warships, but also desperately needed cargo ships. Thought he idea was not new, a Royal Navy Volunteer
Reserve officer, Norman Wilkinson suggested that ships be painted in what he
called dazzle patterns – patterns that would confuse the submarine captains
about the boats’ headings.
Barton has taken a little known aspect of World War I and
brought it to a place where children of all ages can learn about and marvel and
human ingenuity. A quick internet image
search will bring up many images –
fascinating images that I had never seen before If your school teaches about art, war, or
World War I, I think this would be a marvelous addition to your
collection. I can even see giving it as
a gift to a former sailor or history buff.
EL, MS, HS, GIFT – ADVISABLE. Cindy, Library Teacher
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